How Many Syllables In Fiona?
3syllables
Fiona has 3 syllables, fi-o-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
fiona
/fiˈəʊ.nə/ UK /fiˈoʊ.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/fi.əʊ.nə/
Division By Letters
fi-o-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fiona
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Fiona Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Fiona?
Fiona has 3 syllables, fi-o-na. In British English it is transcribed /fiˈəʊ.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Fiona?
The second syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Fiona?
Fiona has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Fiona into syllables?
By sound, fi.əʊ.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fi-o-na.